Geographical information systems as tools in geomorphology
Forecast;Prediction ; Geographical information system ; Geomorphology ; Geomorphometry ; Germany ; Natural hazards ; Numerical model ; Switzerland
) for morphometrical landform recognition and to improve morphometrical input data for geomorphological process models. The review is focused on GIS activities in Germany. Further examples refer to specific permafrost model developments in Switzerland.
Photogrammetry and geomorphology of High Arctic push moraines, examples from Ellesmere Island, Canadian Arctic, and Spitsbergen, Svalbard Archipelago
Arctic Ocean;Arctic Region ; Cold area ; Geomorphology ; Glacial features ; Moraine ; Photogrammetry
Besides the presentation of new geomorphological data and results this paper intends to show to the geomorphologist the for reaching possibilities that are offered by modern photogrammetry, and it tries to interest and guide geomorphologists as well
Contributions to polar geomorphology by the German Spitsbergen expeditions 1990-1992
Arctic Ocean;Arctic Region ; Cold area ; Fluvial processes ; Geomorphology ; Geosystem ; Glacial features ; Palaeoclimatology ; Periglacial features ; Permafrost ; Scientific expedition ; Soil ; Spitsbergen ; Svalbard
Preliminary results from some working groups concerning geomorphological or paleoclimatic aspects are presented here. Following themes are mentioned : geomorphic forms and processes; weathering and soil formation; remarks on glacial history; recent
Monitoring of geomorphological processes for a sustainable range management in Kenya
This paper discusses the research results of a 12-year observation period (1980-1991) at the same test sites, for monitoring the geomorphological processes, selected in the nomadic pastoral areas of the Marsabit District. The results are used
Chemical erosion ; Concept ; Geomorphology ; Peneplain ; Tropical zone ; Weathering
Concepts in tropical geomorphology are briefly outlined together with their basic observations and arguments-climatically controlled exogenic forces are most active due to the high temperatures and humidity, resulting in intensive weathering